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Genetic Testing

News, opinions and meeting coverage in genetics.

Testing implantation embryos in IVF

<乌鸦传媒>Preimplantation Genetic Testing Fails to Improve IVF Birth Rates

Testing not necessary for women with good chance of live birth, experts say

CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Expression Test Improves IPF Diagnosis

Quasi-real-world study indicates that physicians will likely find it helpful

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>A Familiar Drug Can Keep Early-Stage HCM at Bay

Treatment with valsartan most beneficial when started early?

A night shot of Rady Children鈥檚 Hospital in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Genetic Testing May Have Spared This Baby From Death

Whole-genome sequencing delivered diagnosis in record 13 hours; treated with thiamine

A photo of a traditional British breakfast with sausage, fried eggs, ham, toast, beans, a tomato, and mushrooms.

<乌鸦传媒>An Unhealthy Diet Feeds Into Clonal Hematopoiesis

Can diet mitigate the CVD risk of this age-related genetic phenomenon?

A test tube of clear liquid over a DNA chromatogram

<乌鸦传媒>Familial Hypercholesterolemia Tends to Slip Past Genetic Tests

Array-based screens no match for more comprehensive tests

A 23andme.com DNA kit display in a store

<乌鸦传媒>N.J. Mother Sues Her Former Doctor for Fertility Fraud

DNA kit identified fertility doctor as daughter's father, suit alleges

Bottles of Rozlytrek (entrectinib) 200 mg and 100 mg capsules.

<乌鸦传媒>Entrectinib Impresses in Certain Lung Cancers

Durable responses in most patients with advanced NSCLC, active in brain mets

A close up of a Black woman with a pink breast cancer ribbon pinned to her tank top

<乌鸦传媒>Oncotype DX Misses on Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women

Accuracy of 21-gene recurrence score worse compared with white women

A computer rendering of pink DNA strands

<乌鸦传媒>Not Just BRCA: Large Studies ID Other Key Breast Cancer Risk Genes

Implications for screening and other risk-management strategies, researchers say

SABCS over a photo of women holding pink breast cancer ribbons

<乌鸦传媒>Online Tool Refines Individual Risks in Breast Cancer

RSClin incorporates 21-gene recurrence score with tumor grade, size, and more

The African continent divided up by the country flags next to a young Black male

<乌鸦传媒>SPRINT: African Ancestry Not an Innate CVD Risk in Blacks

Study refutes genetic basis for racial disparities in hypertension, CVD

Petri dishes containing red liquid and DNA sequencing

<乌鸦传媒>SCOTUS Punts on Biomarker Test Patents

Wide-ranging issue effectively referred to Congress

<乌鸦传媒>IGHV-Unmutated CLL: Gene Signature May Predict Outcomes After First-Line FCR

Prognostic tool may predict who is likely to achieve a relatively long remission

A newborn baby facing away from the camera sleeping

<乌鸦传媒>Deaf Parents Want Deaf Baby: Bioethicist Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

A photo of Mila and Julia Vitarello

<乌鸦传媒>Mila's N-of-1 Trial Detailed in NEJM

Neurologic scores stabilized, seizures diminished with tailored antisense oligonucleotide therapy

Fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab over a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) blood smear under light microscopy

<乌鸦传媒>FCR Still an Option in IGHV-Unmutated CLL?

Gene signature identifies lower-risk group with greater chemoimmunotherapy benefit

A digital collage of a human fetus and DNA helix

<乌鸦传媒>Ethics Consult: Deaf Couple Only Wants Deaf Baby

You make the call: should doctor implant embryo selected for deafness?

WCLC over a photo of Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona

<乌鸦传媒>'Dirtier' Drugs Step Aside in RET-Positive NSCLC

Over two-thirds of patients respond to selective RET inhibitor

Photo of Henry T. Lynch, MD, PhD

<乌鸦传媒>The Legacy of Henry Lynch, MD

Earlier this summer the legendary researcher passed, his contributions to cancer research are immeasurable

<乌鸦传媒>Fertility Fraud; Pharma's 'Patient' Advocacy; Mass. Nursing Homes Fined

This past week in healthcare investigations

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Profiling Disappoints for CUP Survival

But testing in cancer of unknown primary site did help with prognosis

<乌鸦传媒>Mysteries Solved at NIH Program for Undiagnosed Illnesses

Dx has come to light in 35% of accepted cases so far

<乌鸦传媒>Inherited JAK3 Mutation May Up Head/Neck Ca Risk in African Americans

About 8% carry the single nucleotide polymorphism

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Genetic Test May Prevent Abx-Linked Hearing Loss in Babies

For newborns with sepsis,identifies those at risk from aminoglycosides

<乌鸦传媒>IMPACT Trial: Support for Targeted Cancer Tx Approaches

Survival doubled with therapy matched to tumor genetics

<乌鸦传媒>Sorting Out Genomic Tests for Prostate Cancer

Discordance between tests, with NCCN risk criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Genetics Identified for Alcohol-Related Heart Damage

Variant in titin-coding gene may contribute to cardiomyopathy susceptibility

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Test Criteria Often Miss Breast Cancer Risk

Similar cancer-linked mutations in patients who did or did not met test criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Telemedicine OK for Genetic Testing and Counseling

Trial finds no major difference in psychosocial outcomes

<乌鸦传媒>Genomic Testing Helps Cancer Patients -- When Results are Used

Also, liquid biopsy can ID drug-responsive tumors

<乌鸦传媒>Growing Data Linking Autism with Genetic Roots (NBC News)

New study identified genes predisposing some to condition

<乌鸦传媒>CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned

Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200?

<乌鸦传媒>Former NCI Chief Niederhuber Shifts Gears

At age 78, still active in research and administration

<乌鸦传媒>New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos

Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Works in SCID With No Risk of Leukemia

NEW ORLEANS -- Genetic therapy appeared to restore the immune system of patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), but without leading to leukemia as a side effect, researchers reported here.

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Addictive Oreos and Sperm-Slaying Bacon

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Contradict NCAA on Sickle Cell Trait Tests

The American Society of Hematology is challenging the major college sports organization over its policy on sickle cell trait testing for athletes.

<乌鸦传媒>Ancestry Testing Has Limitations, Genetics Society Warns

PHILADELPHIA -- Inexpensive genetic testing that purportedly traces a person's ancestry to historical figures such as Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan is more titillating than medically relevant, suggested guidelines by the American Society of Human Genetics.

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